March 7, 2021

5 trails to explore at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Getting out on the trails in late winter-early spring is its own kind of beautiful experience. A quiet path blanketed […]

June 12, 2019

IRONMAN 70.3 Training Update + the Best Color Run for the Whole Family

June is well underway (note to Mother Nature: could you please warm it up a little more, and keep it […]

May 6, 2019

S’mores, Live Music, Food Trucks (and Running!) at Ragnar Michigan Trail

In just over a month, trail runners from all across Michigan, the Midwest and beyond will meet up at Hanson […]

First Annual Michigan Runner Girl Trail 10K & 5K on Aug. 4

Nearly a decade ago, while on an everyday run in my neighborhood, the idea of Michigan Runner Girl came to […]

April 30, 2019

Bayshore 2019 Features Kids Marathon + New Race Expo

The popularity of the Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K in Traverse City is undeniable. The event attracts thousands of […]

September 27, 2018

Ideas for Your Next Traverse City Fall + Winter Race Getaway

Thinking about heading to Traverse City this fall or early winter for a race weekend getaway? Coryn Briggs, a northern […]

June 25, 2018

Independence Day Running + Racing

The Fourth of July is almost here — do you have plans for a patriotic race? An MRG favorite to […]

June 6, 2018

Emma’s First 26.2: Bayshore Marathon Race Recap

When Emma told me last fall that she wanted to run this spring’s Bayshore Marathon, that she felt ready after a […]

May 1, 2018

City Spotlight: Summer running + playing in Traverse City

If Traverse City is among your summer travel destinations — or you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend some […]

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